All Plants

Digestive disorders and poor appetiteRespiratory conditions and bronchitisNervous exhaustion and anxiety

Arnica

Arnica montana

Bruises, sprains, and trauma injuriesMuscle soreness and inflammationWound healing and cuts

Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera

Solanaceae

General tonic and rejuvenative (Rasayana in Ayurveda)Stress, anxiety, and nervous exhaustionInsomnia and sleep disorders

Astragalus

Astragalus membranaceus

Immune system strengthening and "qi" tonificationChronic fatigue and weaknessDigestive disorders and poor appetite

Basil

Ocimum basilicum

Digestive disorders and stomach upsetRespiratory ailments including coughs and bronchitisNervous tension and stress relief

Birch

Betula spp.

Betulaceae

Arthritis and joint painSkin conditions including eczema and psoriasisUrinary tract infections and kidney stones

Black Cohosh

Cimicifuga racemosa

Ranunculaceae

Menstrual irregularities and painful menstruationMenopause symptoms and hot flashesChildbirth facilitation and labor pains

Black Pepper

Piper nigrum

Piperaceae

Digestive disorders and poor appetiteRespiratory conditions including coughs and asthmaArthritis and joint pain

Blessed Thistle

Cnicus benedictus

Digestive stimulant and appetite enhancementLiver and gallbladder supportLactation support in nursing mothers

Bloodroot

Sanguinaria canadensis

Papaveraceae

Skin conditions including warts and growthsRespiratory ailments and bronchitisRheumatism and joint pain

Blue Cohosh

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Berberidaceae

Labor induction and facilitation of childbirthMenstrual regulation and relief of dysmenorrheaTreatment of rheumatism and arthritis

Borage

Borago officinalis

Boraginaceae

Inflammation and fever reductionRespiratory ailments and coughsSkin conditions and wound healing

Burdock

Arctium lappa

Skin conditions including eczema and psoriasisBlood purification and detoxificationLiver and kidney support

Calendula

Calendula officinalis

European folk medicine for wound healing, skin conditionsTreatment of cuts, burns, bruises, and inflammationEye infections and conjunctivitis

Cardamom

Elettaria cardamomum

Zingiberaceae

Digestive disorders and stomach upsetRespiratory ailments including asthma and bronchitisBad breath and oral hygiene

Cat's Claw

Uncaria tomentosa

Rubiaceae

Immune system support and infectionsArthritis and joint inflammationDigestive disorders and ulcers

Catnip

Nepeta cataria

Nervous tension and anxietyInsomnia and sleep disordersDigestive conditions and colic

Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

European folk medicine for digestive disorders, insomnia, anxietyChildren's remedy for colic, teething pain, restlessnessWound healing and skin inflammation treatment

Chaste Tree

Vitex agnus-castus

Menstrual irregularities and PMSFertility enhancement and reproductive healthMenopausal symptoms and hormonal balance

Chickweed

Stellaria media

Caryophyllaceae

Skin conditions and eczemaWounds, cuts, and burnsEye irritations and conjunctivitis

Cinnamon

Cinnamomum verum

Lauraceae

Digestive disorders and stomach complaintsCold and flu symptomsMenstrual irregularities and reproductive health

Cleavers

Galium aparine

Rubiaceae

Lymphatic drainage and detoxificationUrinary tract conditions and kidney supportSkin conditions and eczema

Clove

Syzygium aromaticum

Myrtaceae

Dental pain and oral healthDigestive disorders and nauseaRespiratory infections and bronchitis

Coltsfoot

Tussilago farfara

Respiratory conditions (coughs, bronchitis, asthma)Throat inflammation and laryngitisLung congestion and phlegm

Comfrey

Symphytum officinale

Boraginaceae

Bone fractures and bone healingWounds, cuts, and bruisesSprains and muscle injuries

Coriander

Coriandrum sativum

Digestive disorders and dyspepsiaUrinary tract infections and kidney stonesArthritis and joint inflammation

Cranberry

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Ericaceae

Urinary tract infections and kidney problemsScurvy prevention during long sea voyagesStomach ailments and digestive disorders

Cumin

Cuminum cyminum

Digestive disorders and flatulenceRespiratory ailments including bronchitisDiabetes and blood sugar regulation

Damiana

Turnera diffusa

Passifloraceae

Nervous system support and mood enhancementTraditional aphrodisiac and libido enhancementDigestive stimulant and stomach tonic

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Liver disorders and jaundiceKidney and bladder problemsDigestive disorders and poor appetite

Dong Quai

Angelica sinensis

Menstrual irregularities and painful menstruationMenopausal symptoms and hormonal balanceBlood deficiency and anemia (Traditional Chinese Medicine)

Echinacea

Echinacea purpurea

Native American remedy for snakebites, wounds, infectionsTreatment of respiratory infections and coldsImmune system support during illness

Elderberry

Sambucus canadensis

Adoxaceae

Cold and flu treatment and preventionFever reduction and respiratory infectionsImmune system support during illness

Elecampane

Inula helenium

Respiratory conditions (bronchitis, asthma, coughs)Digestive disorders and poor appetiteSkin conditions (scabies, eczema, wounds)

Evening Primrose

Oenothera biennis

Onagraceae

Women's health and menstrual disordersSkin conditions including eczemaDigestive disorders and stomach upset

Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare

Digestive complaints (gas, bloating, colic)Respiratory conditions (coughs, bronchitis)Lactation support and milk production

Fenugreek

Trigonella foenum-graecum

Diabetes and blood sugar regulationLactation support for nursing mothersDigestive disorders and constipation

Garlic

Allium sativum

Amaryllidaceae

Ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman medicine for infections, woundsTraditional Chinese Medicine for yang deficiency, parasitesEuropean folk medicine for respiratory infections, high blood pressure

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Zingiberaceae

Traditional Chinese Medicine for digestive disorders, nausea, cold conditionsAyurvedic medicine for digestive fire (agni), respiratory conditionsMotion sickness and morning sickness relief

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgoaceae

Traditional Chinese Medicine for lung and kidney supportSeed used for respiratory conditions, urinary disordersMemory enhancement and cognitive support

Ginseng

Panax ginseng

Araliaceae

Traditional Chinese Medicine for qi deficiency, fatigue, weaknessAdaptogen for stress resistance and longevityCognitive enhancement and memory support

Goldenseal

Hydrastis canadensis

Ranunculaceae

Digestive disorders and infectionsRespiratory infections and sinusitisEye infections and conjunctivitis

Hawthorn

Crataegus spp.

Heart conditions and cardiovascular supportHigh blood pressure and circulationAnxiety and nervous heart conditions

Holy Basil

Ocimum tenuiflorum

Respiratory conditions (colds, cough, asthma, bronchitis)Stress reduction and mental clarityDigestive disorders and stomach problems

Juniper

Juniperus communis

Cupressaceae

Urinary tract infections and kidney disordersDigestive problems and poor appetiteArthritis and joint inflammation

Kanna

Sceletium tortuosum

Aizoaceae

Mood enhancement and euphoriaAnxiety and stress reliefPain management and toothache

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

European folk medicine for nervous conditions, insomnia, headachesWound healing and antiseptic applicationsDigestive disorders and stomach upset

Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis

Anxiety, stress, and nervous tensionInsomnia and sleep disordersDigestive disorders and stomach upset

Lemon Verbena

Aloysia citrodora

Verbenaceae

Digestive ailments and stomach upsetNervous tension and anxietyInsomnia and sleep disorders

Licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Respiratory conditions (coughs, bronchitis, asthma)Digestive disorders (gastritis, ulcers, constipation)Adrenal exhaustion and chronic fatigue

Marshmallow

Althaea officinalis

Malvaceae

Respiratory conditions (coughs, bronchitis, sore throat)Digestive inflammation (gastritis, ulcers, colitis)Urinary tract irritation and cystitis

Meadowsweet

Filipendula ulmaria

Pain relief and anti-inflammatory conditionsDigestive disorders and stomach ulcersRheumatism and arthritis

Milk Thistle

Silybum marianum

Liver protection and regenerationTreatment of liver diseases and jaundiceGallbladder disorders and bile flow stimulation

Motherwort

Leonurus cardiaca

Heart conditions and palpitationsAnxiety and nervous tensionMenstrual irregularities and menopause

Mugwort

Artemisia vulgaris

Digestive disorders and appetite stimulationMenstrual irregularities and labor inductionNervous conditions and epilepsy

Mullein

Verbascum thapsus

Scrophulariaceae

Respiratory conditions (coughs, bronchitis, asthma)Throat inflammation and laryngitisEar infections and earache

Nettle

Urtica dioica

Urticaceae

Arthritis and joint painAllergies and hay feverUrinary tract health and prostate issues

Nutmeg

Myristica fragrans

Myristicaceae

Digestive disorders and nauseaInsomnia and nervous disordersArthritis and joint pain

Oak

Quercus spp.

Fagaceae

Diarrhea and digestive disordersHemorrhoids and varicose veinsWounds and skin conditions

Oregano

Origanum vulgare

Respiratory conditions (coughs, bronchitis, asthma)Digestive disorders and poor appetiteMenstrual irregularities and painful periods

Oregon Grape

Mahonia aquifolium

Berberidaceae

Skin conditions and eczemaDigestive inflammation and gastritisInfections and antimicrobial applications

Osha

Ligusticum porteri

Respiratory ailments including altitude sicknessViral infections and immune supportDigestive disorders and stomach upset

Partridge Berry

Mitchella repens

Rubiaceae

Pregnancy tonic and labor preparationMenstrual irregularities and painful periodsUrinary tract infections

Passionflower

Passiflora incarnata

Passifloraceae

Insomnia and sleep disordersAnxiety and nervous tensionEpilepsy and seizures

Pau D'Arco

Tabebuia impetiginosa

Bignoniaceae

Infectious diseases and immune system supportCandida and fungal infectionsCancer and tumor conditions

Peppermint

Mentha x piperita

European folk medicine for digestive disorders, nausea, flatulenceRespiratory conditions including colds, coughs, bronchitisHeadache and tension relief

Pine Needle

Pinus species

Pinaceae

Scurvy prevention and vitamin C deficiencyRespiratory conditions (coughs, bronchitis, sinusitis)Urinary tract infections and kidney stones

Plantain

Plantago major

Plantaginaceae

Wounds, cuts, and skin injuriesInsect bites and stingsRespiratory ailments including coughs and bronchitis

Raspberry Leaf

Rubus idaeus

Pregnancy tonic and labor preparationMenstrual irregularities and crampingDiarrhea and digestive upset

Red Clover

Trifolium pratense

Menopausal symptoms and hormonal imbalancesSkin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, wounds)Respiratory conditions (coughs, bronchitis)

Red Root

Ceanothus americanus

Rhamnaceae

Lymphatic system congestionSore throat and respiratory infectionsSpleen disorders and enlargement

Reishi Mushroom

Ganoderma lucidum

Ganodermataceae

Spiritual enhancement and longevityRespiratory conditions and asthmaLiver protection and detoxification

Rhodiola

Rhodiola rosea

Crassulaceae

Physical and mental fatigue reductionHigh altitude adaptation and oxygen utilizationDepression and anxiety relief

Rose Hips

Rosa canina

Scurvy prevention and vitamin C deficiencyImmune system supportDigestive ailments and diarrhea

Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis

Memory enhancement and cognitive functionCirculation problems and poor blood flowDigestive complaints and loss of appetite

Sage

Salvia officinalis

Menopausal symptoms and hot flashesExcessive sweating and night sweatsSore throat and mouth inflammation

Sassafras

Sassafras albidum

Lauraceae

Blood purification and "spring tonic"Rheumatism and arthritisSkin conditions and eczema

Saw Palmetto

Serenoa repens

Arecaceae

Urinary tract disorders and difficult urinationProstate enlargement and inflammationReproductive health and libido enhancement

Schisandra

Schisandra chinensis

Schisandraceae

Liver protection and regenerationLung disorders and chronic coughKidney weakness and frequent urination

Self-Heal

Prunella vulgaris

Wound healing and cutsMouth sores and sore throatDigestive inflammation

Skullcap

Scutellaria lateriflora

Nervous tension and anxietyInsomnia and sleep disordersSeizures and convulsions

Slippery Elm

Ulmus rubra

Ulmaceae

Digestive disorders (diarrhea, dysentery, stomach ulcers)Respiratory conditions (sore throat, coughs, bronchitis)Skin conditions (wounds, burns, boils, inflammation)

St. John's Wort

Hypericum perforatum

Hypericaceae

European folk medicine for melancholy, anxiety, nervous disordersWound healing and treatment of burns, cutsRespiratory conditions and bronchitis

Star Anise

Illicium verum

Schisandraceae

Digestive disorders and bloatingRespiratory ailments including coughs and bronchitisInfluenza and viral infections

Thyme

Thymus vulgaris

Respiratory conditions (coughs, bronchitis, whooping cough)Digestive complaints and poor appetiteUrinary tract infections

Turmeric

Curcuma longa

Zingiberaceae

Ayurvedic medicine for inflammation, digestive disorders, skin conditionsTraditional Chinese Medicine for blood stagnation and qi circulationWound healing and antiseptic applications

Uva Ursi

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Ericaceae

Urinary tract infections and cystitisKidney and bladder stonesProstate disorders and inflammation

Valerian

Valeriana officinalis

Caprifoliaceae

Sleep aid and treatment for insomniaAnxiety and nervous tension reliefDigestive complaints and stomach spasms

Violet

Viola odorata

Violaceae

Respiratory conditions and coughsSkin conditions and inflammationEye irritations and conjunctivitis

Wild Cherry

Prunus serotina

Coughs and respiratory ailmentsBronchitis and asthmaDigestive disorders and diarrhea

Wild Yam

Dioscorea villosa

Dioscoreaceae

Menstrual irregularities and uterine conditionsLabor pain and childbirth assistanceDigestive cramping and colic

Willow Bark

Salix alba

Salicaceae

Pain relief for headaches, arthritis, and muscle achesFever reduction during illnessAnti-inflammatory treatment for joint conditions

Wintergreen

Gaultheria procumbens

Ericaceae

Pain relief and anti-inflammatory conditionsRheumatism and arthritisMuscle and joint pain

Witch Hazel

Hamamelis virginiana

Hamamelidaceae

Hemorrhoids and varicose veinsCuts, bruises, and minor woundsInsect bites and stings

Wood Betony

Stachys betonica

Nervous system disorders and anxietyHeadaches and migrainesDigestive weakness and poor appetite

Wormwood

Artemisia absinthium

Digestive disorders and poor appetiteIntestinal parasites and wormsLiver and gallbladder conditions

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium